Outagamie

Local Enthusiast Triumphs at Outagamie County Fair Despite Early Setbacks in Photography Contest

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Seymour, WI — The Outagame County Fair this year was not only a tradition upheld but also a redemption story for local talent Susan Manzke. Earlier mishaps with her photo entries were overshadowed by her camera capturing the mischievous charm of her dog, Stella, leading her to a grand championship in the open class photography division. Manzke, a dedicated amateur photographer, and craft enthusiast had anticipated the fair for months. Despite hoping to organize her myriad contributions – photographs, watercolors, acrylics, an alcohol ink tile, and even a rag-quilted purse – ahead of the deadline, … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Orders Unwanted Restitution in Sexual Assault Case, Drawing Controversy and Criticism

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Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic has ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services, despite the county’s decision not to request any money out of concern for retraumatizing the victim. The victim, who had just turned 18, tragically passed away unexpectedly eight months after the sentencing. This case highlights the challenges and limited success in reporting and prosecuting sexual assault cases, with only 31% of assaults being reported, 5% of perpetrators being arrested, and just 2.8% of cases resulting in felony convictions, … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Under Investigation for Controversial Sentence in Civil Dispute Case

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Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis is currently under investigation for his treatment of a cement contractor, Tyler Barth, during a probation hearing in 2021. Barth had been serving an 18-month probation sentence when the judge ordered him into court for unrelated issues, including driving on a suspended license and testing positive for THC. During the hearing, McGinnis accused Barth of taking thousands of dollars from someone and gave him a deadline to repay the money or face 90 days in jail. Barth protested his innocence but was still taken into custody. What was not known … Read more